The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host a public information meeting to discuss the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area Master Plan, a priority effort of Governor Jeff Landry’s Administration. The meeting will be held on August 19th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gueydan Civic Center, 901 Wilkinson St., Gueydan, LA 70542.
The White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WLWCA), located in Vermilion Parish, covers approximately 72,000 acres, with 75% of the landscape being freshwater marsh managed by LDWF. LDWF’s primary goal for the area is to sustain and manage habitat and food sources for wetland wildlife, with a special focus on waterfowl. The WLWCA is also home to a non-migratory whooping crane population, which was reintroduced in 2011 after a 60-year absence from Louisiana.
The master plan, a joint effort by LDWF and CPRA, was initiated by Governor Landry’s administration to establish a long-term vision for the area. The plan will identify necessary actions to advance management goals, set priorities, develop implementation costs, and explore options for revenue generation to make the property self-sustainable.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the master plan and the ongoing efforts to preserve the WLWCA.